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Reference Sphere Flexi
Posted December 13th, 2011 by lklevenow
Laserscanning Europe proudly presents a new reference sphere: Flexi.
Eric Bergholz, CEO of Laserscanning Europe, explains the characteristics of the reference sphere Flexi in the video.
PointCab plug-in for Google SketchUp
Posted December 13th, 2011 by lklevenow
The tutorial shows how you can install the PointCab plug-in for Google SketchUp. The PointCab results (orthophoto) can, thus, be read in much easier in Google SketchUp.
Modeling a Machine using a 3D Point Cloud
Posted May 3rd, 2011 by Armin_Bethke
Overview:
1. Definition and calculation of the horizontal section for the modeling of the table-legs
2. Definition of the vertical section for the height of the table-legs
3. Importing the horizontal section into Google SketchUp
4. Digitalizing the shape of the table-legs
5. Component: Creating and duplicating the table-leg
6. Importing the vertical section for height data of the table-legs and hiding the top view
7. Extruding the table-legs
Importing PointCab Detail Plans into AutoCAD
Posted April 27th, 2011 by Armin_Bethke
Overview:
1. Click the Rectangle Tool.
2. Draw squares according to the number and size of the detail plans.
3. Import the detail plans.
4. Use the frames to position and scale the detail plans.
Feel free to check out Tutorial 4 and Tutorial 5 on:
Laser Scanning Workflow PointCab, Microstation, TRICAD MS
Posted April 4th, 2011 by Eike Thiele
Overview
1 Using laser scanning for as-built documentation / surveying tasks
2 PointCab automatically creates dimensionally accurate plans
3 Image plans serve as the basis for construction purposes in Microstation
4 TRICAD MS enables to quickly model complex 3D CAD models
PointCab Results
Posted March 17th, 2011 by Eike Thiele
This tutorial provides valuable insight into the results created by PointCab.
- Using the Layout_Demo.log file.
- Exploring detail plans.
- Having a look at the general plan (overview plan).
- Investigating PointCab’s overview plan containing scanner positions.
- Getting to know the coordinate information of the detail plans.
PointCab Advanced Options
Posted March 17th, 2011 by Eike Thiele
This video tutorial explores the use of PointCab’s “Advanced Options” to achieve optimal results.
Content:
- Selecting and deselecting scanner positions.
- Using and organizing the batch processing mode.
- Layout Base Settings—Adjusting settings to your needs for great results.
- Layout Color Settings—Making use of 3d structure or intensity views.
- Using clipping planes to correctly create plans of floors.
Creating Orthophotos and Façade Plans
Posted March 10th, 2011 by Eike Thiele
This tutorial shows how to create orthophotos and façade plans from laser scanning data.
Content:
1. Loading the laser scanning project.
2. Creating the top view for the definition of the area.
3. Defining the area of the façade.
4. Understanding projection directions.
5. Having a look at the general plan.
